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🌱 What we know about the critical shooting at a Santa Fe hotel
Santa Fe, New Mexico Patch AM: a 4 min readCheers Santa Fe! We’re back, helping you stay up to date with what’s happening. Let's take on the day together! ☕️️
In today's newsletter:
- What we know about the critical shooting at a Santa Fe hotel
- How Santa Fe’s folk art market empowers thousands of women artisans worldwide
- What closures and fire rules still affect Santa Fe National Forest visitors?
Today's riddle: Why did the new employee hide from his boss? 🤔 (Answer below!)
- Monday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 89 and low of 61 degrees. 🌶 Hot!
- Tuesday: An afternoon thunderstorm, temps: high: 87, low: 60.
- Wednesday: A t-storm around in the p.m., with a high of 90 and low of 60 degrees.
📰 News we're reading
• Sunland Park man arrested for shooting cousin in the head at Santa Fe hotel (abqjournal.com subscription) — Santa Fe police are investigating a Thursday night shooting at the Ramada Inn on Cerrillos Road that left a man critically injured and airlifted to UNM Hospital. An 18-year-old from Sunland Park was arrested at the scene and is being held at the Santa Fe County Adult Detention Center. Detectives are asking anyone with information to contact the lead investigator by email. 
• International Folk Art Market 2026 in Santa Fe supports women artisans worldwide (abqjournal.com subscription) — Santa Fe residents can dive into the International Folk Art Market at Railyard Park July 9–12, with artisans from more than 50 countries selling handmade textiles, baskets, jewelry, and more. The nonprofit market emphasizes economic empowerment for women and traditional makers worldwide, alongside workshops, performances, and talks. Tickets are required even for free youth and Sunday entry.
• Final McCauley Springs Fire Update: July 4, 2026 (ladailypost.com) — Fire crews are wrapping up suppression work on the McCauley Springs Fire, but key parts of the Santa Fe National Forest, including popular Jemez campgrounds and day-use sites, remain closed. N.M. 4 has reopened with pilot-car delays, and strict statewide and Santa Fe National Forest fire restrictions continue, banning campfires and fireworks. Residents and visitors are urged to stay cautious over the holiday weekend.
📸 Around Santa Fe
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🗓 Events Nearby
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Sept One-Acts Rehearsal
Los Alamos Little Theater PAC Stage/Floor/Green Room
5:30 pm -
Coffee & Connections
Los Alamos Chamber of Commerce Each week will be hosted by a different business. Look at the Chamber website or Monday Messages for updated location.
10:00 am -
MAAN Rehearsal
Los Alamos Little Theater 1670 Nectar St, Los Alamos, NM 87544
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High Desert Bluegrass Festival →
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery - Alegría on Agua Fria, 2791 Agua Fria St, Santa Fe
4:00 pm -
Johnny & Reg →
The Mine Shaft Tavern & Cantina, 2846 NM-14, Madrid
5:00 pm -
Deadbeat Club – B52’s Tribute →
Ashley Pond, 2200 Trinity Dr, Los Alamos
6:30 pm -
Field+Greenhouse Volunteering →
Reunity Resources (Soil Yard Hours Below), 1829 San Ysidro Crossing, Santa Fe
9:00 am -
Sept One-Acts Rehearsals/Workdays
Los Alamos Little Theater PAC Stage, Main Floor & Workshop
10:00 am -
Music and Movement in Los Alamos at the Los Alamos Library →
Mesa Public Library, 2400 Central Ave, Los Alamos
9:30 am -
The Consequences Band →
The Mine Shaft Tavern & Cantina, 2846 NM-14, Madrid
7:00 pm -
2026 Four Winds Festival - Sunday →
Tumbleroot Brewery and Distillery - Alegría on Agua Fria, 2791 Agua Fria St, Santa Fe
3:00 pm -
Nuckolls Brewing Company- Lamy →
Nuckolls Brewing Lamy Railyard, 152 Old Lamy Trail, Lamy
4:00 pm
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Tuesday July 7
Friday July 10
Saturday July 11
Thursday July 16
Friday July 17
Sunday July 19
Saturday July 25
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💬 Chatter
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- Discount Tire Company posted a job opening for Assistant Manager - Cerrillos in Santa Fe. Apply here.
- Oracle posted a job opening for Oracle Health Federal Learning Consultant-100% Travel in Santa Fe. Apply here. You can search for other jobs near Santa Fe here.
🗞 Nearby News
Los Alamos
- Volunteers Needed For Bee City Pollinator Garden Maintenance at Los Alamos County Golf Course (losalamosreporter.com)
- County: Dinosaur Playground Community Engagement Meeting Scheduled For July 8 (losalamosreporter.com)
- Community Invited To Tour County Water Systems Tour (ladailypost.com)
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-- The Patch AM Team
P.S. The answer to today's riddle: Because good employees are hard to find (Thank you Pete C. for sending it in!)
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